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Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found
Apr 03, 2025 3:45 pm - BANGKOK — The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led gove...
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Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs
Apr 03, 2025 3:31 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up a four-day trip to Mexico City on Wednesday, hopeful a trade mission to Mexico will yield new economic development in Illinois, even as tariffs threaten the stability of the United States’ global trade.
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Trump tariff price hikes could start with food, clothing, cars and coffee
Apr 03, 2025 3:20 pm - Americans will bear the brunt of President Donald Trump’s newest tariffs, with price increases kicking in almost immediately on cars, clothing, electronics and other everyday goods. Here are some areas where consumers may start to see higher prices first.
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‘A fun way to do some good’: SALUTE, Inc. puts out a call for volunteersApr 03, 2025 2:37 pm - As 2025 gets into full swing, Palatine-based SALUTE, Inc. is putting out a call for volunteers to work at fundraising events.
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Streamwood Environmental Education Day set for April 26Apr 03, 2025 1:28 pm - The annual Streamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED) is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at village hall and the police department.
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Des Plaines city manager could get pay raiseApr 03, 2025 1:28 pm - Des Plaines City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski is in line for a pay raise.
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Man shot on Aurora’s west side WednesdayApr 03, 2025 1:28 pm - Aurora police are investigating after a man was shot Wednesday on the city’s west side.
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Vetter’s $163 million expansion plan faces big vote in Des PlainesApr 03, 2025 1:05 pm - A German pharmaceutical company’s $163 million plan to expand its Des Plaines facility could get a key go-ahead from the city council Monday.
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Arlington Heights paint collection event April 15Apr 03, 2025 12:51 pm - Arlington Heights is hosting a latex paint collection event in partnership with Groot Industries and EarthPaint from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
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Fifth accused St. Charles sex trafficker waives jury trial
Apr 03, 2025 12:51 pm - The fifth accused sex trafficker picked up in a July 2023 sweep in St. Charles appeared in court Wednesday and received a continuance until May 2.